Download Spelling Menu for Homework

Spelling Menu for Homework
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If you missed fewer than 5 words on the pretest, complete 1 activity from section I and 1
activity from section 2.
If you missed 5 or more words on the pretest OR are on the challenge list, choose 2 activities
to complete from section 1.
Word Structure Activities:
*ABC Order- First write your spelling words in a list. Then write them again in alphabetical order. Finally,
write them in reverse alphabetical order.
*Across and Down Words- Write each of your spelling words across and then down. See the example
below. Example: teach
e
a
c
h
*Bubble Words- Write your spelling words in bubble letters. After you write your words in bubble
letters, go back and color in the vowels only.
*Buzzing Bees- Draw and color an outdoor picture. Count your spelling words. Draw a bee for each of
your spelling words. Then write the words inside each of the “spelling” bees. Write neatly!
*Consonant Circle- Write each of your spelling words in a list. Then go back and circle all of the
consonants in your words! Don’t forget to write neatly!
*Create an Activity- Can you think of a really fun way to practice your spelling words? Then go for it! Be
sure to explain your activity so that I can share it with the class!
*Hidden Words- Draw a picture and write your spelling words in the picture. Try to hide the words, but
not so well hidden that they can't be read.
*Magazine/Newspaper Words- Use old magazine, newspapers, catalogs, etc. and find your words (or
the letters that make up the word). Cut them out and glue them on paper. *Helpful Hint: Cut out lots of
extra letters. Store them in a Ziploc bag for future use. This is a huge timesaver!
*Pyramid Words- Write your spelling words in a pyramid shape. Start with the first letter. On the next
line, write the first two letters. On the third line, write the first three letters. Continue until you have
written the entire word. Example: them
t
th
the
them
*Telephone Words- Look at your telephone keypad. Translate each letter into the numbers on the
keypad. Now write your spelling words using this code!
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*Three Times- Write each spelling word three times.
First, write each word in pencil. Second write each word in crayon. Third, write each word in marker.
You MUST write neatly!
*Vowel Circle- Write each of your spelling words in a list. Then go back and circle all of the vowels in
your words! Don’t forget to write neatly!
*Word Search- Make a word search puzzle using your spelling words. Use the Discovery School’s online
Puzzle Maker http://www.puzzlemaker.com. Then find your words!
*Word Wagons- Write your spelling word in the wagon. Write the beginning and end letter on each of
the wheels.
wagon
w
II.
n
Word Meaning and Extension Activities:
*30 Second Words- Write a TV commercial using all your spelling words. Read it to a parent or sibling
before bringing it in to class.
*Antonym and Synonym List- Write your spelling words. For each spelling word give an antonym and
synonym. Go to http://www.merriam-webster.com/ online thesaurus if you get stuck.
*Create a Code- Create or find a code and then write your words in your code. Be sure to turn in the
code key along with your words written in the code.
*Make Some Music- Write a song or rap that includes your words! Share with a friend or family member
before bringing it to class.
*Riddle Me- Write a riddle for each of your spelling words. Don’t forget to add the answer to your
riddles. Then have a parent, sibling, or friend try to figure out your riddles.
*Rhyming Words- Write each of your spelling words. Next to each word, write a rhyming word. If
necessary, your rhyming words can be nonsense words, but make them follow the same spelling
pattern.
*Scrabble Words- Write each of your spelling words. Next to each word, write the value it would earn in
Scrabble.
A- 1, B-3, C-3, D-2, E-1, F-4, G-2, H-4, I-1, J-8, K-5, L-1, M-3, N-1, 0-1, P-3, Q-10, R-1, S-1, T-1, U-1, V-2,
W-4, X-8, Y-4, Z-10
*Sentence, Please- Write sentences using each of your spelling words including context clues for
meaning. You may use more than one word in a sentence, but you must write at least 10 sentences.
Underline your spelling words.
*Spelling Poem- Write a poem using at least half of your spelling words. Underline the words that you
use. Illustrate your poem. You may choose any poetry form that will incorporate half of your spelling
words.
*Words Within Words- Write each spelling word and then write at least two words made from the
same letters. Example: slide side lie lid led
Ideas compiled from your teacher and Busy Teacher’s Cafe